Nelson took home a disclosed paycheck of $125,000 for his
three-round decision win over fellow heavyweight Jared
Rosholt ($33,000), according to figures released on Monday by
the Nevada Athletic Commission. “Big Country” earned $75,000 of his
pay in “show” money and an additional $50,000 as a “win” bonus.

Thompson, who punched out Johny
Hendricks in the first round of their headlining duel, earned a
disclosed total of $48,000 for his performance. However, former
champion Hendricks more than doubled his opponent’s paycheck in
defeat, walking away with $100,000 in show money.

Note: The disclosed purses reported by state athletic
commissions do not include any performance-based or discretionary
bonuses that may be awarded to a fighter by the promotion.
Additionally, the reported figures do not reflect any deductions
made by the commission for taxes, insurance, etc., and do not
include any sponsorship money that a fighter may acquire for their
performance.